Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Blundeston Hall

Moated site at Blundeston Hall

England
List entry 1018966
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Blundeston Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Lowestoft in Suffolk. The monument comprises a substantial moat forming an irregular enclosure, which would have surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling during the medieval period. Such moated sites were common features of the English landscape from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and status-affirming functions for landowners of modest to moderate means. The earthwork at Blundeston Hall survives as an important example of this settlement type, preserving evidence of medieval land use and territorial organisation in East Anglia.

Moated site at Blundeston Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018966. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Blundeston Hall?

Moated site at Blundeston Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018966.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Blundeston Hall?

Moated site at Blundeston Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018966.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Blundeston Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Andrew's Church (remains of) (1.6 km), Lound Waterworks engine house (4 km), Mill Hill bowl barrow, 650m north east of Caldecott Hall (6.4 km).

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